Stretcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Stretcher demographics by:
Stretcher gender statistics
15.9% of stretchers are women and 84.1% of stretchers are men.
- Male, 84.1%
- Female, 15.9%
Stretcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.1% |
| Female | 15.9% |
Stretcher gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,701
Female income
$39,419
Stretcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in stretcher positions over time. Currently, 15.9% of stretchers are female.
Stretcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.97% | 17.03% |
| 2011 | 85.94% | 14.06% |
| 2012 | 86.39% | 13.61% |
| 2013 | 85.81% | 14.19% |
| 2014 | 86.48% | 13.52% |
| 2015 | 84.26% | 15.74% |
| 2016 | 85.40% | 14.60% |
| 2017 | 84.01% | 15.99% |
| 2018 | 84.16% | 15.84% |
| 2019 | 80.62% | 19.38% |
| 2020 | 82.46% | 17.54% |
| 2021 | 84.11% | 15.89% |
Stretcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared stretchers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Stretcher | 84% | 16% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Stretcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among stretchers is White, which makes up 61.4% of all stretchers. Comparatively, 14.8% of stretchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of stretchers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.8%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Asian, 7.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Stretcher race
| Stretcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 7.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Stretcher race and ethnicity over time
See how stretcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Stretcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.71% | 11.39% | 5.48% | 15.32% |
| 2011 | 66.56% | 12.11% | 5.43% | 12.94% |
| 2012 | 64.02% | 12.13% | 7.09% | 13.99% |
| 2013 | 66.76% | 10.03% | 4.83% | 14.90% |
| 2014 | 66.02% | 11.76% | 6.33% | 12.44% |
| 2015 | 64.97% | 10.37% | 7.23% | 14.29% |
| 2016 | 65.50% | 9.80% | 6.37% | 15.00% |
| 2017 | 61.63% | 11.56% | 7.40% | 15.30% |
| 2018 | 65.25% | 11.02% | 6.69% | 13.45% |
| 2019 | 66.26% | 8.85% | 7.22% | 13.80% |
| 2020 | 63.97% | 9.12% | 8.33% | 13.24% |
| 2021 | 61.39% | 10.73% | 7.29% | 14.81% |
Stretcher wage gap by race
According to our data, asian stretchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown stretchers have the lowest average salary at $41,817.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,817 |
| White | $43,908 |
| Black or African American | $44,260 |
| Asian | $44,990 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,594 |
Average stretcher age
See how the average age of stretchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Stretcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 55 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 55 |
| Asian | 54 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 50 |
Stretcher age breakdown
The average age of stretchers is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the stretcher population.
Stretcher age breakdown
| Stretcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Stretcher educational attainment
The most common degree for stretchers is high school diploma, with 60% of stretchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 11% and diploma degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 60%
- Diploma, 11%
- Bachelor's, 10%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Stretchers by degree level
| Stretcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 60% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Bachelor's | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Stretcher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,376 |
| No Education | $42,121 |
Stretcher turnover and employment statistics
Stretcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for stretchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stretcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Stretcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.28% |
| 2011 | 9.72% |
| 2012 | 9.38% |
| 2013 | 8.45% |
| 2014 | 6.91% |
| 2015 | 6.85% |
| 2016 | 5.76% |
| 2017 | 5.03% |
| 2018 | 5.12% |
| 2019 | 6.05% |
| 2020 | 10.61% |
| 2021 | 7.35% |
Average stretcher tenure
The average stretcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 stretchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Stretcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Stretcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of stretchers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stretcher | 5.10% | - |
| Automobile Upholsterer Apprentice | 5.26% | 6,159 |
| Lining Closer | 5.45% | 2,926 |
| Reeler | 7.83% | 63 |
| Alteration Specialist | 12.01% | 22,607 |
Similar stretcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Automobile Upholsterer Apprentice | 5.26% | 6,159 |
| Lining Closer | 5.45% | 2,926 |
| Reeler | 7.83% | 63 |
| Alteration Specialist | 12.01% | 22,607 |
Foreign languages spoken by stretchers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Stretcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |